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Joseph Francis Bergh
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Joseph Francis Bergh has been a practicing attorney for over twenty-four (24) years. Mr. Bergh's practice focuses on Criminal Defense; he also practices in Firearm Law, Real Estate, Estate Planning/Probate, Landlord-Tenant, County/City/Town/Village Enforcement Actions. He accepts cases for all courts in Onondaga County and the adjacent counties, including Oswego, Madison, Cayuga, Cortland and Oneida Counties.
Mr. Bergh has experience representing defendants in all types of criminal charges including but not limited to: Attempted Murder, Robbery, Burglary, Gun Possession, Sex Offenses, Violent Felonies, Felonies, Drug Possession/Sales, DWI, Theft, Misdemeanors, Offenses, and Traffic. He also is well versed in representing criminal defendants with disabilities.
He has successfully acquitted clients at trial of the following charges: Attempted Murder, Robbery 1st, Criminal Use of a Firearm, DWI, Grand Larceny 4th.
For eleven (11) years, Mr. Bergh was an Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of Syracuse. In that time, he represented the Syracuse Police Department and its police officers in lawsuits and other proceedings. Mr. Bergh utilizes this experience in representing those charged by law enforcement agencies with alleged crimes and offenses. His experience has also given him knowledge as to the types of records and information kept by law enforcement agencies, including information that can be helpful to a person who is defending themselves against accusations of criminal conduct. Mr. Bergh regularly drafts and files motions on behalf of clients, challenging police stops and searches and seizures.
When Mr. Bergh is not passionately representing clients, you can find him out in nature, on the golf course or near a body of water.
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Licensed in New York for 24 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2002
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Joseph Francis Bergh, Esq. Attorney-At-Law
46 East Main Street, Suite 1, Marcellus, NY, 13108
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Posted by Michael | August 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Residential
Home Purchase
Mr. Bergh is a honest man. Up to par with his legal advice and represention. He assisted with my home purchase. Reviewed Purchase Agreement, Statement of Sale, Abstract and Title, Home Purchase Closing Documents, Mortgage Closing Documents, Deed, and worked directly with the bank team.
Posted by anonymous | May 11, 2025 | Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
CE0/Owner
Consulted with Mr Bergh regarding a customer that had filed Chapter 11 and what I needed to do to file proof of claim .
Posted by Lindsey | December 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent Lawyer
I got appointed Joe back in 2019 for a criminal matter. This was my first time ever getting in trouble with the law so I was very nervous. Joe took the time to explain everything to me. Even if I asked 100000 questions he talked me thru everything. My case just got over with and I am very happy with ...
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Experience
Honors
2015
2015 Distinguished Pro Bono Service Award, Volunteer Lawyers Project of Onondaga County
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Solo Practitioner, Joseph Francis Bergh, Esq. Attorney-At-Law
2015 - 2017
Associate, Tully Rinckey, PLLC
2014 - 2014
Of Counsel, Romeo & Romeo, P.C.
2013 - 2013
Associate, Mackay, Caswell & Callahan, P.C.
2002 - 2013
Assistant Corporation Counsel, City of Syracuse - Office of the Corporation Counsel
Associations
2002 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Onondaga County Bar AssociationMember
Education
2001
Syracuse University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
Northern Michigan University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English